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SOME PEOPLE HAVE NO RESPECT EVEN FOR THEIR OWN GOOD ~ START WITH GOD ~ THE FEAR OF GOD ~ By Christian Author Elena Ramirez

I have seen this a lot lately, no respect. No respect, for boundaries, friendships, authorities, our civil liberties, for life, for the unborn, for people, for anything, it seems like any more.

There is no fear or respect of Gods laws and commandments. For so many have thrown out His law, out the window, and think grace has covered it. With this stinking thinking, so many have hooked onto, and they reject the law. Thinking they are free from the law, in the new covenant. Think again… God does not flip flop! He does not change. He did not change….

THEREFORE THOU SHALT KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD THY GOD, TO WALK IN HIS WAYS, AND TO FEAR HIM. Deuteronomy 8:6. KJV.

There is no respect. People say what they want to say. They mock what they want to mock, and they don’t think of the consequences, for even their own good.

People are not taught this, when I grew up, we were taught to respect. I was. Even if you don’t agree with someone. Even if you think they are wrong. There is a way to communicate, without being disrespectful. Like yes, sir, yes, ma’am…..

I am so glad I was, taught this, because it taught me, to respect the fear of God. I fear God. I know, even in my own life, I have reaped things, because of my own rebellion. When I see, that someone should know better, or they have not corrected even their own family, or friends, to respect others, by people I love, I am shocked.

My own ignorance, or even like my mother would say. My own stupidness. Has taught me more then ever about respect. Yes, oh for years, I was grieved that she told me that, but at this point, I honor what she says. More then ever I see….I was stupid. But stupid, can get wise.

I know that too. Its not too late if you stop, and see the error of this. I respect who I am in Christ. With all my faults, and believe me I know I have had terrible judgment in some matters. I know that there are lines not to cross, in matters of respect. With myself, and yes with others. For my own good.

See, what happens, is we do reap what we sow. Its a principle, folks. Like what goes up, comes down. It just is a principle.

BE NOT DECEIVED; GOD IS NOT MOCKED: FOR WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH, THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP. GALATIANS 6:7 KJV.

And when I see so much of disrespect, and even with people, I love, it grieves me. It has to grieve God as well.

And I am not here, to make light of this. People need to see there are consequences. When someone crosses a line symbolically, against somebody with disrespect, and even God. He sees that. He does not bless disrespect. Vengeance is the Lords…

Oh our Lord, is gracious, He is merciful, but people forget how to repent to Him, and to apologize to others, and to respect authority. To respect life, and it brings in sin, and destruction.

We should all be fearful of God in this. For our own good. I am not going to get into the many details I have seen recently. But….It has been a lesson in life.

But I see it, even as our country is so divided. I see it, and I wonder what will we reap, in all this disrespect? Individually, and as a nation, and for our souls. Because God is not mocked folks.

YE SHALL DO NO UNRIGHTEOUSNESS IN JUDGMENT: THOU SHALT NOT RESPECT THE PERSON OF THE POOR, NOR HONOUR THE PERSON OF THE MIGHTY: BUT IN RIGHTEOUSNESS SHALL THOU JUDGE THY NEIGHBOUR. LEVITICUS 19:14. KJV.

And bottom line is, we reap what we sow. Maybe you won’t see it now. But it opens doors to the enemy. Its his goal, to come, kill, steal, and destroy. But you will see it for sure when you stand before Christ, when you leave this earth. Because Christ could very well tell any of us. “I never knew you.”

AND THEN WILL I PROFESS UNTO THEM, I NEVER KNEW YOU: DEPART FROM ME, YE THAT WORK INIQUITY. Matthew 7:23 KJV.

It is iniquity. Its sin, to have that spirit of rebellion, that is disrespect.

So much, that it could determine, hell or heaven. Nobody, wants to hear the hell and brimstone message, but its truth. And that is reaped as well….

Well, I just pray, whoever reads this would have a good heart to heart, with God. Because if you start with Him, it will go well. He will teach you, about respect, but it comes with the fear of God, and the consequences He speaks about in my King James word. He corrects those who He loves.

HOLD THOU ME UP, AND I SHALL BE SAFE: AND I WILL HAVE RESPECT UNTO THY STATUTES CONTINUALLY. PSALM 119:117. KJV.

Don’t you want to be safe? I do, I embrace this scripture. And all of Gods word. See thats just it. You take all of Gods, King James scripture, and connect the dots, and it makes sense. But you know better to not embrace, these fake versions, so you won’t get blinded. Because there are commandments there too, like Revelation 22:18-19. kjv. (Look it up)

But if you don’t even sense the Holy spirit, prompting you. Or you mock, even me, as I warn you in love, well….. its sad, and I don’t wish bad to anybody.

But I know there are consequences. I know, we reap what we sow. And I know…. Gods ways are not our ways, but we should very well stop and see what we are doing. Or we don’t grow.

If you have disrespect it may be, because you do not fear God, and we are commanded to fear God.

REMEMBER THE LOVE THE GOOD TIMES TO GO ON EVEN IF YOU ARE HURT ~ By Elena Ramirez

Sometimes, people have to speak things over us, by God so we can see it. So, this is what I will do for you, as my husband spoke this over me.

You see, I had a very dear friend, who I loved dearly. And we were friends for over 25 years. I loved this lady dearly, and you know what she loved me. She was a very generous lady, a very kind lady, in Christ. We both were prayer warriors.

But people change, and I suppose I did too. And well the enemy divided us up. I never thought, I would see that day, but it did happen.

And I won’t go into all the details, but when respect is not given or received, or when one is rejected, well one walks away. I did. Maybe I misunderstood, but since she would not clarify it, thats what I interpreted.

Anyway, long story short, its been over a month. Since we have talked. And I don’t expect her or me to budge in this. Its not that I have pride, but I know when I have done all I can and so, I know I could not add anything more.

But I found myself getting bitter about it, angry, yes I told her I forgave, and I do. But sometimes, you can war within yourself in these matters. I did.

Last night my husband and I were briefly talking about it. And I said, I just feel indifferent now. Not that I don’t care, because I do, but I just am disappointed.

He told me, you know, you need to just let it go. You outgrew each other, and just remember the good in her, she is a good person, and for what it was worth, she blessed you, you blessed her, and now its done. Its over.

Something about his words, ministered to me. I went to sleep finally at peace about it. I prayed God bless her. She is a very kind, and generous person, and she made me laugh, and we were good friends, but sometimes, things change.

People outgrow each other, for different reasons. I suppose she outgrew me, and not that I outgrew her, because I accepted her as she was.

But I accept her choices now, and I RESPECT, her reasons. Even though I do not understand. I can go on.

Perhaps, you struggle, with someone, from your past. Someone you love. A friendship, or even a love. Remember the love, the kindness, the friendship, and don’t demonize them, or hate them, but just release them, with the love, the good that bound you.

See you have to make sure poison, of unforgiveness does not affect you. You have to make sure you are doing your part according to Christ. I cannot control the situation, but I can control how I react to it. I release her in Christ, because she was a gift.

There is a saying, if you love someone, let them go, and if they are yours they will return. I love my friend, enough to walk away, and let her go. I don’t seek to return, to her, nor do I think she seeks to return to me. It is what it is. But I accept it now, with forgiveness in my heart.

But I have peace, and thank God for the times, we were friends, it nurtured me, and I rejoice in the gift of what it was then. It was a gift.

But some gifts, are returned to the sender. No matter what the heart felt intention was. If it was not true, it will show itself. See gifts are just something that is icing on the cake.

But if the sentiment, does not follow up with respect it does not prove itself.

Oh well. God bless your day.

By Elena Ramirez

A FRIEND LOVETH AT ALL TIMES, AND A BROTHER IS BORN FOR ADVERSITY. PROVERBS 17:17 KJV.

As God is my example, of course I forgive. I release the poison. I will not keep it in my heart. I will obey God.

But as God is my example, I do not tolerate disrespect. GOD IS NOT MOCKED. I release the disrespect and the mockery, and I stand my ground. I take back my respect from anybody who tries to steal it.

Disrespect is a form of mockery, and if my Lord, does not tolerate it, why should I? I don’t have to, and I can keep my peace and walk away.

It does not mean I do not forgive it means, I know who I am in Christ.

BE NOT DECEIVED; GOD IS NOT MOCKED: FOR WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH, THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP. FOR HE THAT SOWETH TO HIS FLESH SHALL OF THE FLESH REAP CORRUPTION: BUT HE THAT SOWETH TO THE SPIRIT SHALL OF THE SPIRIT REAP LIFE EVERLASTING. AND LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING; FOR IN DUE SEASON WE SHALL REAP IF WE FAINT NOT. AS WE HAVE THEREFORE OPPORTUNITY, LET US DO GOOD UNTO ALL MEN, ESPECIALLY UNTO THEM WHO ARE OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH.GALATIANS 6:7-10 KJV.

I hope these thoughts will encourage someone. You see, long story short, if you have ever been disrespected by someone, it feels like they have taken something away from you. And its hard to regain trust, or even a sense of confidence, when you allow someone to do that. Even after you forgive. But Christ did not tell us, to trust someone who does that.

It has happened to me a few times, and even by family members. So recently when an offense occurred between me and a former friend, I knew I could not allow it. And I hate to say former, but right now, it does not look good. I will always care though for this person.

I had tried to extend grace, but that same grace was not extended to me. I called it for what it was. Respect. Respect was not given to me. I was being snubbed and ignored. And I took my respect back.

I walked away. And sometimes you have to do that. The sad thing, is, I love the person. But this person, would not give me the courtesy, that I extended. And it took me a while. To see, it, but really I see and believe God showed me.

I was in a spiritual battle for over two weeks, and I was trying to keep communication opened, but it was closed shut in my face. The Lord showed me this person was given to change. Said one thing, but yet, was being offended with me, and it just did not make sense.

MY SON, FEAR THOU THE LORD, AND THE KING: AND MEDDLE NOT WITH THEM THAT ARE GIVEN TO CHANGE. Proverbs 24:21. KJV.

This person was given to change. The actions, the “heartfelt intentions” this person said they had, did not match the actions.

I think it took me a while because sometimes, you don’t see it. Its subtle, its in subliminal ways, that people treat you, that may be indirect, but keep you puzzled. Or frustrated, because you cannot resolve issues. This is where I was with this person. But I did not see it, because love and friendship should be gracious. Should be kind, it should be honorable. I gave it, in grace. But grace was not extended to me.

But if you are tolerated, and not celebrated. Look and see the signs. Its not in the gift one gives, but in the respect.

You need to see what people really mean, by their actions. Not so much their words. But their actions. Silence is not always golden, my friend.

And if you are an opened book, like I am. You expect someone to be honest, and opened with you. Respect yourself, and reject anybody who will not respect you. Anyone who tries to control you, by that is using manipulation. And the KJV scriptures talk about that, as being like witchcraft. Nope walk away.

Remember its not just about forgiving. Its about knowing who you are in Christ. He did not call us to become door mats, or someones stepping stone. Yes, forgive so the poison, will not penetrate you. But respect yourself enough, to walk away. Know who you are in Christ. Put on your armor of God, and walk away. Quench those fiery darts, by His love.

Why do we lose focus, and end up jumping in rabbit holes? Remember Alice in Wonderland? Well, she ended up jumping in a rabbit hole and looked for a way to get back.

We can do that, in a symbolic way. By getting distracted, by not working on our relationship with Christ. By working, by family. By money, finances, whatever it is that takes us away from Christ, is making us to jump in rabbit holes. Its called sin.

This can happen to the best of us, or the worst of us, whatever your perspective is.

So no one is really immune from this, even Christians.

And I guess, I am writing about it, because yesterday, I just had a terrible day. And I was not being true to myself, or to even what I was telling the Lord. I had to repent.

And I won’t go into details. Because I did repent, but I had to center myself back in Christ. And I had a good talk with my hubby, who is always honest with me, but straight. And not a crooked man, in any way. And I thank God for him. We all should be thankful to God for those He brings to us, but who will be honest. I am trying to be honest with you!

My husband told me frankly, you seem to have lost your focus. And I was amazed. Because he hit it right on the nail.

I am a warrior, for Christ, but sometimes, when I get in that warrior mode, I have a hard time getting back centered, to my peace.

I believe in truth, and I believe in being true to God, but when I contradict myself. Something is wrong spiritually. And I know myself well enough, to stop, make a change, repent, and get back to “finding Christ, as the way, the truth, and the life” that John 14:6, tells us about. That I need in my own journey of life.

I had to do that yesterday. And as I did, I felt the Lord, tell me to write and share this. Why? Because He does give me words, to write, and if I can help somebody as well, then I am back to doing what I should, and I am focused.

Life is hard. Even as we get older. When you are younger, you can get full of yourself, and try to take on the world. But when you get older, and you look at the progress, or the results, it can discourage you.

But with God all things are possible. And sometimes, well, I have had to stop like I did yesterday, and get focused. Because things like money, finances, dreams not coming true, self-esteem issues, can distract us, and we end up in that rabbit hole. Or unrepented sin. Things that we may do, in a cowardly way, or a sneaky way, or a way, that just is not honest. But really is not good for the soul.

God does not want that for us. Let me repeat that. God does not want that for us.

But we have to discipline ourselves. As disciples of Christ. We have to see the error of our own ways, repent, and get back to just looking at Christ.

Praying, reading our King James Bible. Extending grace to one another, because Christ extends grace to us. Walking in love. Being humble, being quiet sometimes, and just seeking our Lord.

As long as there is breath in us, anything is possible, if we are seeking the Lord.

And I love how God, shows himself mighty in small things, to increase my faith for even big things.

Even though, I had a terrible day yesterday, I was able to pray, and for someone else, as I took my mind off of me. Yesterday, I was on FB, and a friend of mine, who I love in Christ, and I pray for, as well, in other things, asked for prayer, because her kitty had been gone out all day. The kitty had not been feeling well, and she wanted her home. The cat usually never stays out long, so it was unusual behavior for that cat. It was late in the evening already. But when I prayed with her, and it was a prayer of agreement. I prayed specifically, that God would bring that cat home, before they closed for the night. God answered that prayer, and the kitty returned home. Glory to God.

But it did something to my own faith, that needed God, yesterday. I was broken, and so off centered. I had a horrible day. Because I was not being true to myself, or my Lord, and I felt wicked. And I base that, on scripture that says, there is no peace to the wicked. So I knew I was doing something wrong.

THERE IS NO PEACE, SAITH THE LORD, UNTO THE WICKED. ISAIAH 48:22 KJV.

And you know what the devil wants us to feel that way. Nope, I love my peace. So, I will do what I have to do. Repent, be humble, and listen and seek the Lord for instruction. So that can leave!

The other night, I saw a movie, and I don’t remember what the name of it was. But this man said, that which is crooked, cannot be made straight, and he quoted the Bible.

He put a slant on it, and thats why again, I don’t like to use anything that is corrupted, concerning scripture, because the anointing, and truth, can be missing from just a few words. And totally mislead. Who knows what Bible version he used. I am also careful who I listen to that quotes any kind of scripture. Remember Christ told us there would be wolves in sheep’s clothing.

But anyway, that stuck for some reason to me, and I kept thinking of my past sins, and I thought, of how I was off, and I thought, I must be crooked. I thought that, until I searched the scriptures myself. I forgot, that yes, I have repented. Do you ever do that? It can happen. But we have to bring everything to the obedience of Christ. Its just the devil, the enemy trying to bring condemnation. But if we have repented, if we have changed, well, its covered by the blood of Jesus.

But, you know there are a few scriptures that do say that. About that which is crooked cannot be made straight. So if someone did not do more research, they would think thats it, theres no hope. But I found one, that states, God can make that which is crooked straight.

“Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

GOD, can straighten us out. He can take us off of that crooked path. He can make the rough places plain, because He is the way, the truth, and life.

I don’t know where you are, in your journey in life. But I will say this, if you want your path made plain, if you want to get refocused, and not tossed to and fro with this, that and the other. Including doctrine, you have your part. GET AND USE A KING JAMES BIBLE.

You may have done horrendous things in your life. But there is something to be said, by just bowing your head. Crying to God. Repenting, and pulling yourself up by the boot straps, and try to make that change with His help.

You don’t have to stay in that dark rabbit hole. You don’t have to be lost any more.

Even if you are a Christian, who has sinned, you can make it right by repenting, and seeking God.

But you cannot keep jumping in that same bad rabbit hole, if you really have learned your lesson in life.

I have learned in order to be true to myself. I have to be true to Christ.

Let me repeat that, and add: I HAVE LEARNED IN ORDER TO BE TRUE TO MYSELF, I HAVE TO BE TRUE TO CHRIST.

And, that which I add, is that if I do not honor, and respect myself, and others, then honor is not mine.

How can we get honor in something we don’t give?

Food for thought today, praying this helps you, if you are in that rabbit hole, and you feel lost. Get focused. Call on Christ, repent, but be true to Him. Not just in lip service, but your heart. In your actions, and if you contradict yourself. Get on your knees. Get on your knees anyway, to Him, that way, you can stand up to anything.

I feel like I am in fifth grade, and I have been given the assignment to explain this:

Do you want God to bless you, but you do not bless God?

I have to explain it. Its on my heart. It makes me sad for God. I actually feel the emotion, and the tears, when I think about it.

Why me to explain it? I don’t know…. but it does make me think, it makes me want to bless God.

I guess, because I am older now. I guess, because I see the error of my ways, in this lifetime of mine. I see, the wrong turns I took. I see the sin in my life. I see, the lack of love, I had in my life time. I see the lack of guidance I had. The loneliness, the self-esteem issues I have had. I see, I reaped what I sowed, so to speak according to scripture. I see, the gifts and callings I had, like singing, or even my writing….. And I just see, and I have said this before, I see, I missed the boat, the plane, and the train…

But what if? What if I had the seed planted in me, at an early age, to bless God? Not just wanting God to bless me, and lets be totally honest, because we want God to bless us, but if I had the desire to bless Him. Would my life been different? I don’t know. But I think it would have.

If I ever get grand babies, and I pray I do, I hope I can teach them to bless God.

But I can only concentrate on this moment. Oh if only, I could plant the seed in you, to plant that seed in others. So it would grow fruit, and other seeds. Perhaps that would bless them. But it would bless God.

I say that, because I see the world we live in. I see brothers and sisters in Christ, who are my brethren, but we do not all agree. I see, so many deceived, by using the per-version, of different bibles, in the versions they choose, that are not King James Bibles. That are perverted.

I see the Prosperity messengers, screaming, “holler for a dollar, and name it and claim it.” But they do not teach first and foremost the salvation message, to get people to see who God is. To fear God. To repent even daily, after Salvation. To make it right with Him, to see Christ as Lord and savior, before they even dare to ask for anything from God.

I see the lost. I see the atheists. I see people hating, and doing deplorable things. I see the fruit, that is rotten.

I see things, even in my beautiful America, that are no longer, sacred, holy, or even considered history. There is hate, among people, races. Authority is not respected. Or honored. Freedom of speech has turned into hate speech. Life is not honored, and the innocent, babies, that are slaughtered, daily, in the name of choice.

Yes, I see things, but I know God sees everything. And how that must grieve Him. It has to. These things we see, cannot bless God!

And there is no one, calling out to bless God. Or at least I don’t hear it. Maybe you do. Do you? I hope so. I hope, whatever church or religion, you have, has that motto to bless God.

And I don’t like the word religion when it applies to me, because religion is, rules, regulations, rituals, and traditions made by men, and groups. And I don’t have “a religion”, I believe I have a relationship with my maker.

My maker. My creator. The Lord God, who is worthy of all praise, glory and honor, for who He is. For all that He has done. For His mercy, goodness, kindness, and love. This being, who gave us this earth. And gives us life. Good food, and every perfect thing.

Think about it. Our lives are meant to glorify Him. We are created in His image. He gives us a soul. A mind, a heart, to choose him, or not. He is a gentleman. He never imposes His thoughts on us. He gives us a choice.

Who has throughout time, been there, yes silent many times, but my King James Bible has showed me, that He has had relationships with many.

Beginning with Adam and Eve. They had no fear of God, or she and he would not have believed the lie from the devil. And eaten the fruit. I always say this, but if only they had gone to God, again…. and asked Him. God would not have lied. He would have reaffirmed His truth. He would have told them, the devil is a liar. Believe me, and only me. But they did not ask, and they disobeyed.

And we all somehow or another, reaped that sin, of them, and it is the same thing today. We do what we want, and we do not ask God. How sad. But we can ask Him…. if our motives are right. If we think before we ask, whats my part in this? Will this bless God, if I go to Him in prayer first? Before I do anything.

No wonder God tells us He lifts the humble and turns from the proud.

I think its sad, because I know God would want to do more for us, if we had only tried to obey Him. Our world, would be different, if sin, had not entered in the picture.

But its not too late, or at least, I see that for me, any way. I can try and live my life, obedient, to Him. Whats left of it….To give Him glory and honor. I don’t want to leave this earth with that as a question. Is my salvation in tact? And how to bless God?

To think about blessing Him, before I even think about asking Him to bless me. I mean after all, He has done for me in my lifetime, is that too much to ask? Bless God….

Friends, I truly hope you take this to heart. I could write a book on it. As I could on so many things God has placed on my heart. But at this point in my life, I think I just need to focus on blessing Him, and in little things. A little photo, that I share, a little inspiration, that I call “just my thoughts”...a little prayer for somebody, and just a little chat, as I come to His throne….to tell Him thank you Father. But always acknowledging Him. Never ashamed. How can any of us be ashamed, when He does so much for us?

Thankful for the miracles. That I can say look what God has done for me. Every thing He has provided…..

You know….

The enemy has blinded so many of us. Even in our silence….where people do not say anything, even with courage, to acknowledge God. Cowardly, they do not stand for right. They have no David in them I think…. To go after the Goliath.

And then….Again with Bibles that are not holy. Where words are distorted, corrupted, no longer holy. Where the majesty of God is undermined, in these phony words. And, in stealing that praise that God so deserves. By even denying His existence. By changing His Holy word. How insulting. And even worse, you know this truth, but you do nothing.

But let me tell you a little about the God I know. Though He is love….He is not mocked. And He keeps His Holy word. That I call KJV word. I know His ways are excellence. I know prophetic words will come true. Christ will return. Christ will come for His own. And the world, will reap what it sows. The devil, and all his “accusers” will be sent to hell, and hell is a tormenting place. The wrath of God will be known. And many will regret their denial of Him. Because He cannot be denied.

If I could plead with you, I would tell you even in this analogy. Repent. Get right with God quick! Use a King James Bible. Throw those corrupted bibles away. Part truth, part lie.

Because we never know. Throw away pride. Get hungry and thirsty for righteousness. Acknowledge God, in all your ways, and He will direct your paths. Be obedient, not only for your sake, but your family, your loved ones, but more for Him.

BLESS GOD!

That would bless God. That would give the devil a black eye.

Develop your relationship with Him…..

Its so sweet to know Him. Jesus, is the perfect example of love. And I pray, never to take for granted what He did for me on that cross. His suffering, pain, agony, and by His stripes we are healed. That means spiritually and physically.

I could never ever, repay Him for that. I could not. I know who I am, and I know how weak I have been. In so many ways…. it makes me sad. I did not bless God growing up… but I am so grateful at this moment.

That I just want to thank Him for everything. I just want to bless God. I am not super Christian, I am not trying to puff myself up. By even writing this.

But, I will say this….You don’t know me, you don’t know who I am, or what I have gone through. That even brings me this to write this. How dare anybody mock someones faith? With or with out knowing.

But He does know, and it so humbles me, that pride that characteristic of self is evil. Its comes from the enemy. And it has shown me the danger, that I know that is a characteristic of the enemy.

I want nothing to do with the enemy. I renounce him, even as I write…..

But I love Jesus, and I thank my God the father, by the Holy spirit….

I know we all sin, we all come short of the glory of God.

But I want to bless God. I hope you do too.

Much love, Elena Ramirez

I WILL BLESS THE LORD, WHO HATH GIVEN ME COUNSEL; MY REINS ALSO INSTRUCT ME IN THE NIGHT SEASONS. PSALM 16:7. KJV.

I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES: HIS PRAISE SHALL CONTINUALLY BE IN MY MOUTH. PSALM 34:1 KJV.

THUS WILL I BLESS THEE WHILE I LIVE: I WILL LIFT UP MY HANDS IN THY NAME. PSALM 63:4 KJV.

BLESS YE GOD IN THE CONGREGATIONS, EVEN THE LORD, FROM THE FOUNTAIN OF ISRAEL. PSALM 68:26 KJV.

O BLESS OUR GOD, YE PEOPLE, AND MAKE THE VOICE OF HIS PRAISE TO BE HEARD: PSALM 66:8 KJV.

BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL: AND ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME, BLESS HIS HOLY NAME. PSALM 103:1 KJV.

BLESS THE LORD, YE HIS ANGELS, THAT EXCEL IN STRENGTH, THAT DO HIS COMMANDMENTS, HEARKENING UNTO THE VOICE OF HIS WORD. BLESS YE THE LORD, ALL YE HIS HOSTS; YE MINISTERS OF HIS, THAT DO HIS PLEASURE. BLESS THE LORD ALL HIS WORKS IN ALL PLACES OF HIS DOMINION: BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL. PSALMS 103:20-22 KJV.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEALTHY FEAR AND UNHEALTHY FEAR… By Elena Ramirez

There is a difference, I believe, in what kind of fear is healthy, and one that is not healthy. I am older, I am just sharing. I believe this is wisdom. But, I know some people will not accept this, thats o.k. Its not up for debate, or argument. I am just obedient, to God, to bring perspective. And you know what, it helps me, to understand.

But the healthy fear, one can have, and is King James scriptural. Is the fear of God. It is spoken of often in my Bible. I take it to heart. I don’t just reverence God, I FEAR GOD!

LET US HEAR THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER: FEAR GOD, AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS: FOR THIS IS THE WHOLE DUTY OF MAN. ECCLESIASTES 12:13. KJV.

I love my King James bible for bringing perspective.

Anyway, fearing God… Its one of the most healthiest things, I have learned to do. It keeps me out of hot water, it keeps me out of sin, it reminds me who has my soul. Who can change things for me. It reminds me, how fragile really our lives are, and how we so need God. In little things, and big things. The bottom line in fearing God, is knowing, He has power to send my soul to heaven or hell. Thats healthy. To fear almighty, God.

Healthy fear, is just common knowledge, sometimes, not to do something, not to go somewhere, that could be dangerous. But that really does require submission to God.

The unhealthy fear, one can have, really is sneaky, and can come from the enemy himself. If we do not have fear of God, or if we just are not prayerful, or we put our guard down. God tells us, He does not give us a spirit of fear. So then that tells me the enemy sends it.

FOR GOD HATH NOT GIVE US THE SPIRIT OF FEAR; BUT OF POWER, AND OF LOVE, AND OF A SOUND MIND. II TIMOTHY 1:7. KJV.

Unhealthy fear….That kind of fear, can come, to paralyze, you. To be afraid, to even live. To fret, to get paranoid. To distrust, even others. But sometimes, that is your gut instinct, from the Holy spirit, so you have to test it. Anyway, an unhealthy fear may cause you to just live in a way, where you are not fulfilled. Where you may get a false sense of reality.

I am not a psychiatrist, but to be honest, the ways of the world, and the ways of God are so much different, in relating to why things happen. I choose to trust the ways of God.

When something happens, to someone you love, and you see how some people are not kind, but manipulative, and they hurt others, or scam others, you do get that guard up. I have had a few of those in my life. Yet, I always choose to go on, and be the best I can be in Christ, and to forgive. And to know the difference.

Recently, this happened to me, because it happened to someone I love….and well it just made me think….

We learn from our experiences. It affects us. And today, it just reminded me, of the difference, between healthy fear, and unhealthy fear. I have stumbled, I have had both fears, unhealthy, and healthy, but what always has healed me, is the fear of God.

He will take care of everything else concerning me. Or you, if we just trust Him, and yes fear Him, as scripture says.

I could write a book on this….. maybe I will. It just depends on what kind of support I get, from God, and others in the interest…..But I hope it helps someone with fear.

Fear my friends, if unhealthy, really is not healthy for your soul. I do know this. Truly the fear of God, changes that.

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I just want to decree this, I want to make it clear. As many of you know, I do want to speak publicly, in your church or congregation.

I have not done it in a while. I know, God has His reasons. But something dawned on me, just now, to speak this, to publicly proclaim it.

IF….

If I am ever called to give a testimony, or to speak publicly in a church. I will not try to sell my book there. Even today, I wrote just on impulse, Gods impulse, about how Christ turned the tables, on those who changed the temple, to sell what they had. I don’t want to be one of those Christians.

If God blesses my book, financially, in other ways, then so be it. But I will not try to peddle the word of God, or peddle my book, in His House. In His temple.

That may sound strange to some. But I don’t care. I really do only want to serve God. But if money came into the situation, somehow it would take away from the message.

I never want to compromise or let money, be the root of evil in serving God.

Does that make sense? I don’t know, but I am proclaiming it here.

To God be the glory….

By Elena Ramirez

AND THE JEWS PASSOVER WAS AT HAND, AND JESUS WENT UP TO JERUSALEM. AND FOUND IN THE TEMPLE THOSE THAT SOLD OXEN AND SHEEP AND DOVES, AND THE CHANGERS OF MONEY SITTING: AND WHEN HE HAD MADE A SCOURGE OF SMALL CORDS, HE DROVE THEM ALL OUT OF THE TEMPLE, AND THE SHEEP, AND THE OXEN; AND POURED OUT THE CHANGERS MONEY, AND OVERTHREW THE TABLES. AND SAID UNTO THEM THAT SOLD DOVES, TAKE THESE THINGS HENCE; MAKE NOT MY FATHERS HOUSE AN HOUSE OF MERCHANDISE. JOHN 2:13-16. KJV.